Half Step Down is a blues-rock band with influences ranging from Cream, Hendrix, Allman Brothers, Pearl Jam, Led Zeppelin and Dave Matthews. The band has always maintained that having fun while playing music is of utmost importance and continues to do so. The nomenclature of the band is derived from the fact that the band tunes it guitars on D# which is half step down from standard tuning pitch. Our songs are about everyday experiences ranging from what we feel about maintaining peace to how tough it is to write a good song. We plan to record and release an EP very soon. Half Step Down rose from the ashes of a college band, when Dhaval and Rudy decided that they wanted to continue playing music. They started their search for like-minded musicians and soon Jishnu and Srijan joined in on guitars and drums. Recently, Rohan has joined on rhythm and backing vocals. Shiv’s entry on Keys has completed our sound. Each member of the band brings to the music his varied influences which come together to make the music of Half Step Down. Half Step Down is: - Dhaval Mudgal- Vocals Anirudh Nair- Bass guitar Jishnu- Lead guitar Srijan Mahajan- Drums Rohan Solomon- Rhythm guitar and backing vocals Shiv Lumba-Piano/Organ